Information About Liberty's Operating Segments - Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2023 |
Jun. 30, 2022 |
Jun. 30, 2023 |
Jun. 30, 2022 |
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| Information About Liberty's Operating Segments | ||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 877 | $ 876 | $ 1,565 | $ 1,654 |
| Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs, net of recoveries | (19) | (1) | (51) | (1) |
| Legal settlements and reserves | (24) | (24) | ||
| Stock-based compensation | (54) | (57) | (110) | (112) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (257) | (262) | (517) | (522) |
| Operating income (loss) | 523 | 556 | 863 | 1,019 |
| Interest expense | (200) | (161) | (396) | (318) |
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net | 90 | 61 | 80 | 47 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | (96) | 380 | (142) | 439 |
| Other, net | 50 | 22 | 64 | 67 |
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ 367 | $ 858 | $ 469 | $ 1,254 |
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- Definition Adjusted OIBDA is defined by the Company as revenue less operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements and restructurings and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net . No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/recommendedDisclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of litigation expense, including but not limited to legal, forensic, accounting, and investigative fees. No definition available.
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of restructuring charges, remediation cost, and asset impairment loss. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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